Tag: gluten-free

  • What is quinoa?

    What is quinoa?

    Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a seed that cooks like a grain, which is why it is referred to as a pseudo-grain. Along with amaranth, it is known as an ancient grain that was a staple food of the Incas. They called it the mother of all grains due to its high protein content. Quinoa is…

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  • Raw Energy Balls

    Raw Energy Balls

    Raw Energy Balls No cooking required. These raw energy balls are nutrient dense. Whip up a batch for a satisfying treat. Makes about 12 balls. You can store them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Ingredients: ½ cup creamy almond butter ½ cup hulled hemp seeds ¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes 10 large…

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  • Baked Amaranth with Beets

    Baked Amaranth with Beets

    I got some fresh organic beets—which usually I would use for salads or juice,  but today I wanted something warm. The cupboard was a little bare but I had amaranth and thought to combine both beets and amaranth and bake them. This little experiment resulted in a dish I will definitely make again. The result: delicious, mildly sweet and totally satisfying.…

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  • Walnut Fig Carob Bites

    Walnut Fig Carob Bites

    Ingredients: Directions: A high energy bite for the lunchbox or road trips Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids and rich in Vitamin E. They are also packed with B vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates. Walnuts are also rich in minerals such as manganese, copper,…

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  • Seed Crackers

    Seed Crackers

    These are a combination of chia, pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds, mixed with water. Improvise, use linseeds or chopped nuts, season with herbs and spices such as rosemary, cumin and fennel seeds for a savoury cracker, or chopped dried fruit, cinnamon or allspice for a sweet cracker. Ingredients: ½ a cup of chia seeds ½ a cup of…

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  • Protein Balls

    Protein Balls

    These are rich and make a filling tasty snack when on the go or a healthy treat. They freeze well, or keep in the fridge for up to 6  days. Makes 12 balls. Ingredients: ½ cup of almonds ½ cup of pumpkin seeds ¼ cup of walnuts ¼ cup of sesame seeds ¼ cup of chia seeds…

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  • Quinoa for breakfast

    Quinoa for breakfast

    Quinoa makes for a nice change from oats for breakfast. It is a protein-rich seed that cooks like a grain (pseudo-grain), making it a nutritious option if you are gluten sensitive. It’s also easy to sprout. Always rinse or soak before cooking. A handy method is to soak overnight, as you would oats, and simply cook…

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  • Buckwheat Seed Loaf

    Buckwheat Seed Loaf

    Ingredients: 1½ cups buckwheat: soaked for 2 – 4 hours and then well drained. 1 cup sunflower seeds ½ cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup flaxseeds 1 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp chia seeds 4 tbsp psyllium husk 1 tsp sea salt 1½ cup water 3 tbsp melted coconut oil (You can substitute nuts for seeds)…

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  • Spiced Blackstrap Molasses Cookies

    Spiced Blackstrap Molasses Cookies

    Makes approximately 2 dozen small cookies. Ingredients: 4 oz of coconut butter 1 cup of dried dates finely chopped or blended in food processor ½ cup of organic blackstrap molasses 2 tablespoons of chia seeds mixed with 6 tablespoons of water (substitute for 2 eggs) 2½ cups of spelt flour 1 teaspoon each of ground…

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  • Nut and Seed Loaf

    Nut and Seed Loaf

    Ingredients: Directions Store in an airtight container for up to five days, or longer in a refrigerator. You can do many variations on this loaf, adding fruit, spices and any variety of nuts and seeds. Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg free. Share this on: Facebook Twitter

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